JUDY PANCOAST Nominated for this years Grammy for best musical album for children, Pancoast didnt win but it was still deserved recognition for her latest offering, Weird Things Are Everywhere! April 23, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $10, $8 for children and seniors. Regent Theatre, Arlington. 781-646-4849, www.regenttheatre.com

IMAGINATION MOVERS This popular Disney Channel TV show comes to life when the four-piece pop band takes its act on the road to perform smart, kid-friendly songs from its various albums. April 23, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $23.50-$33.50. Orpheum Theatre. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

BEN RUDNICK& FRIENDS Playing everything from guitar and mandolin to accordion and percussion, Rudnick and his pals like to say theyre jamming for the next generation. April 30, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $9.75, $7.75 for children. Coolidge Corner Theatre. 617-734-2500, www.coolidge.org

SOUNDSCIENCE FUN! As part of the Cambridge Science Festival events, this duo will explore the science of sound through singalongs and interactive demonstrations. May 7, 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Club Passim. 617-492-7679, www.clubpassim.com

MADE IN THE SHADE The spirit of New Orleans is celebrated on Stellar Jazz Safari, this local bands new album full of lively jazz, folk, and swing music. May 7, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12, $10 for children and seniors. Regent Theatre, Arlington. 781-646-4849, www.regenttheatre.com

VANESSA TRIEN & ALASTAIR MOOCK Coming out of Cambridges folk scene, Trien and Moock have since focused their energies on entertaining families with original and classic songs. Their joint performance is part of Cambridge Center for Adult Educations programming. May 7, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12. Brattle Theatre. 617-547-6789, www.ccae.org

THE GUY MENDILOW BAND Led by Israeli-born musician Mendilow, this ensemble with local roots is known for its contemporary interpretation of world music. Following a childrens performance in the afternoon, the bands evening concert will unveil its latest album, The Ladino Project. May 8, 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Club Passim. 617-492-7679, www.clubpassim.com

BARNEY LIVE IN CONCERT The perennially purple one is back, this time with a music and dance extravaganza called Birthday Bash! May 21, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $17-$60. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester. 877-571-7469, www.thehanovertheatre.org